LARRY AKINDELE-OBE 778-***-****
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OBJECTIVE: Customer Support Specialist
Highlights
Solid network, software and hardware experience; support and maintain local servers
Knowledge and skills related to subnetting
Create and administering user accounts in active directory in windows server 2012 R2, utilizing group policy settings in group policy objects (GPO)
Using Wireshark networking protocol analyzer to capture and browse traffic running on computer network
Installing and configuring remote access server for VPN in server 2008
Installing active directory, DNS, DHCP and administering permissions to users and groups
IP Peripherals – configuring Cisco switches, routers and firewalls / LAN / WAN
Protocols- TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, EIGRP
Recently completed Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate (BCIT 2016)
Certificates achieved: A+, Server+, Linux Essentials, Cisco CCNA
Bachelor of Science in Engineering supported by an Honours Diploma in Network Engineering
Experience
Internet Café Administrator, Yahacio Concepts, Lagos, Nigeria 2006 – 2015
Performing troubleshooting and resolving technical and operational problems
Creating user accounts and selling vouchers to customers for internet services
Assisting customers with internet connection services
Installing Microsoft server, antivirus software, and maintaining computing facilities and services
Attracting, capturing and retaining customers and managing customer relationships
Achievement: Demonstrated ability to analyze technical or service problems and quickly develop solutions, negotiate effectively with disgruntled customers, and track customer satisfaction.
Sales Supervisor, Prudent Business Managers, Lagos, Nigeria 2004 – 2006
Assisting customers with landline communication services
Keeping records of customer interactions and actions taken, including-transactions, comments, inquiries and complaints
Managing and supervising a team of sales representatives to meet sales and service targets
Issuing invoices/receipts to customers for purchases
Monitoring competition and carrying out general market survey by gathering information on pricing of new and current phone products
Achievement: Our sales team consistently surpassed sales targets.
Volunteer work
Reception / Office Attendant, ISSofBC, Coquitlam, BC 2016 – present
Answering inbound calls and responding to telephone inquiries
Attending to clients and visitors and directing them to the appropriate staff member
Performing alpha and numerical data entry services
Library Champion / Advisory Committee, Coquitlam Public Library, BC 2015 – present
Connecting in person and through social media with potential library users often not reached by traditional library promotion and outreach strategies in the community
Interacting with newcomers and helping them engage in meaningful conversation despite their difficulties with the English language; demonstrating active listening skills across cultures
Participating with other advisors to develop the program outline for the annual Library Champion event (website- http://newtobc.ca/newcomer-resources/champions-project/advisory-board/)
Education & Professional Development
Network Administrator Technician, BCIT, Burnaby, BC 2016
Certifications attained: A+, Server+, Linux Essentials, Cisco CCNA
Occupational First AID Level 1, Trauma Tech, Vancouver, BC 2015
Project Management Professional (PMP), Nigeria 2011
Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 2006
Planning & Maintaining a Microsoft Window Server 2003 2006
Network Infrastructure (MCP)
Installing, Configuring & Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 professional (MCP) 2006
Honours Diploma in Network Engineering, NIIT, Nigeria 2003 – 2004
(MCSE, MCSA, MCDBA, A+, Network +)
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria 1998
References
Available on request